CPSC2015-06-24
Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard
Positec Tool Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard
The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.
Sold at
Menards and Walmart stores nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for about $40.
Affected count
About 24,300 and 370 in Canada
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Worx electric blower/vacs
Consumer contact
Positec toll-free at (866) 955-4579 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email blower@positecgroup.com or online at http://www.worx.com and click on Product Recall Information in the News and Press section at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Positec-Tool-Recalls-Worx-Brand-Blower-VacsDon't want to check this manually?
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